1. Erie Regional History Challenge Grades 9-12 Study Guide
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Erie Regional History Challenge
Grades 9-12 Study Guide
This study guide contains topics that may be covered during the final championship round. Contestants are not permitted to have this or any other materials with them during the competition. Not all of these topics will appear during the championship round. Use this simply as a guide to help you prepare.
Leaders and People
United States
Leaders/presidents/emperors both past and present
US Presidents/candidates
US territories/acquisitions
Ancient civilizations (names, time periods, locations, leaders)
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights/Amendments
European monarchies
Congress
Ancient Greeks
Senate
The Supreme Court, including notable cases
Science/Inventions/Discoveries
The Revolutionary and Civil Wars
Enlightenment thinkers
Erie and Pennsylvania history (including important people)
Middle Ages
Age of Enlightenment
Important acts passed by Congress
Important developments in medicine
Reconstruction
The 3 branches of government
Wars/Battles/Conflicts
Political parties (current and past)
World War I
States
World War II
Important documents
Korean War
US geography
Vietnam War
Representatives
War on Terrorism (Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts)
French Revolution
World Events
Cuban Missile Crisis
Any and all major conflicts the US participated in
Iran/Contra Affair
Seven Years’ War
Countries/territories and their major cities/capitals
Thirty Years’ War
Persian Gulf War
Geography and major landmarks (including natural and man-made)
French and Indian War
War of 1812
Rise and fall of major empires
Cold War
Other Notable Topics
Ancient Africa
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Rome
World religions
Islamic Empire
Renaissance
Aztecs, Mayas, Incas
Art History
Literature Around the World